Luton vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th February 2024

The Red Devils take on Luton on Sunday at Kenilworth Road with both fighting to improve on their current position at either end of the Premier League standings.

Luton are out to avenge a disappointing loss against Manchester United in their most recent meeting. According to the bookmakers, the home side could be in for another tough ride, though as it looks like an fairly unequal pairing at Kenilworth Road.

Luton scored 2.1 goals on average in their past ten matches, hitting the target 21 times. They conceded 22 goals, an average of 2.2 and pulled off two clean sheets.

Ahead of their upcoming Premier League match, The Red Devils have an ample average of 1.7 goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a tolerable 17 goals, while also conceding 16 times. That amounts to an average of 1.6 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring twice.

The most recent meeting between the two sides ended in a 1-0 triumph for Manchester United, who are looking to stay on top this coming Sunday at Kenilworth Road. No doubt, Luton are planning a comeback, though.

Luton vs Manchester United Prediction

Luton Form

Luton have been inconsistent in their last three matches, which added four points to their tally. They claimed a 4-0 win against Brighton, before drawing 4-4 with Newcastle. This little streak came to an end, when Sheffield United proved too strong in a 1-3 defeat for Luton. Luton managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Premier League. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored 12 and conceded 12 goals.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Wolverhampton, who were defeated by 3-4. Then, West Ham got outclassed in a 3-0 win, before beating Aston Villa by 1-2. Manchester United claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads nine goals conceded and seven scored.

It seems both Manchester United and Luton have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues on Sunday, and we are rooting for goals.

Luton fought their way to zero wins and one point from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target six times in these matches, but also let in 12 goals. Manchester United took five wins and 15 points in the previous seven encounters with opponents from the bottom six of the Premier League, as they scored 11 goals while also allowing six against. Luton are looking at a record of five wins, five draws and 13 defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United show off 13 wins, two draws and nine defeats in the Premier League.

Luton vs Manchester United Squads

Luton Squad

Edwards will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Manchester United from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

James Shea (0/0), Thomas Kaminski (0/23), Tim Krul (0/0), Amari'i Bell (0/18), Daiki Hashioka (0/0), Daniel Potts (0/0), Gabriel Osho (2/13), Issa Kabore (0/15), Joseph Johnson (0/0), Mads Juel Andersen (1/8), Reece Burke (0/11), Teden Mengi (1/16), Tom Lockyer (1/14), Aidan Francis-Clarke (0/0), Albert Sambi Lokonga (0/10), Alfie Doughty (1/22), Andros Townsend (1/14), Elliot Thorpe (0/0), Fred Onyedinma (0/0), Jacob Brown (2/19), Luke Berry (0/5), Marvelous Nakamba (0/13), Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (0/18), Ross Barkley (3/18), Tahith Chong (1/18), Carlton Morris (6/23), Cauley Woodrow (0/11), Chiedozie Ogbene (2/22), Elijah Adebayo (9/23), Jordan Clark (0/9).

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full team squad of Manchester United. The 54 year-old Erik ten Hag will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/24), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/12), Diogo Dalot (1/22), Harry Maguire (0/14), Jonny Evans (0/15), Lisandro Martinez (0/8), Luke Shaw (0/11), Raphael Varane (1/15), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/14), Willy Kambwala (0/2), Bruno Fernandes (3/23), Casemiro (1/11), Christian Eriksen (1/15), Kobbie Mainoo (1/10), Mason Mount (0/8), Scott McTominay (7/21), Sofyan Amrabat (0/11), Alejandro Garnacho (5/22), Amad Diallo (0/1), Anthony Martial (1/13), Antony (0/19), Marcus Rashford (5/23), Rasmus Hoejlund (5/19), Shola Shoretire (0/0).

Luton vs Manchester United Team News

Luton could have up to six missing players for various reasons for their upcoming match against Manchester United this coming Sunday. For their upcoming match in round 25, Luton are unable to call upon Marvelous Nakamba, who is suspended.

Daiki Hashioka, Mads Juel Andersen, Marvelous Nakamba, Tom Lockyer and Fred Onyedinma are missing from the squad, Luton will field against Manchester Unitedthis coming Sunday.

Manchester United could have up to eight players on the injured and absent players for their match this coming Sunday atKenilworth Road For instance, Manchester United won't be able to field Andre Onana as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Manchester United need to do without Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Antony, Mason Mount and Tyrell Malacia, who are not fit enough to travel to Kenilworth Road.

Luton vs Manchester United Lineups

Luton vs Manchester United H2H

The last time the pair played each other Manchester United came away as 1-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind on Sunday. Luton enter the match against Manchester United with a 0-0-1 record in their previous one encounter. A win rate of 0%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Luton vs Manchester United Results

Luton vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Elijah Adebayo has five strikes in six Premier League matches for Luton, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Manchester United. The visitors are looking to Rasmus Hoejlund, who has provided his team with five Premier League goals.

Luton racked up three wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at Kenilworth Road, drew two and lost five. Manchester United won five of their previous 10 away, drew two and lost three times. Goals are flowing freely for Luton on home soil currently, as both teams scored in six of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target five times in Manchester United''s last 10 league games away from home.

In the past ten matches for Luton across all competitions, over 2.5 goals happened in seven times of them with an average of two goals goals scored by themselves. Of the last ten games for Manchester United, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.1 times goals per game.